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Helm of the Host

Legendary Artifact · Equipment
MSC set symbol, RareMarvel Super Heroes Commander#200Rare

Eight years out from Dominaria and this equipment is still the reason certain legendary creature decks get to cheat the game's action limit entirely.

Nonfoil today, MSC #200
$4.60TCGplayer market
7 days to today
−15.6%$5.45 to $4.60
EDHREC rank today
#392Up 1 in 30 days
Helm of the Host Marvel Super Heroes Commander MTG card
MSC #200 · Art by Eli Minaya
TCGplayer market · MSC #200 nonfoil
$4.60 −15.6% −$0.85, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−12.2%
EDHREC rank
#392 Up 1 in 30 days

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The take

Six mana to turn on isn't cheap, but the ceiling is a second commander every turn or an infinite combo, and that's not a fair trade for most tables.

$5.72

four mana to cast, five to equip

Plays well with

  • Aurelia, the Warleader

    Aurelia's extra combat trigger on the token copy chains into more tokens and more combats, spiraling into infinite combat phases.

  • Scourge of the Throne

    Equip Scourge of the Throne at five life or less and its extra-combat trigger plus the Helm's token copy loop into infinite combat steps.

  • Godo, Bandit Warlord

    Godo tutors up the Helm and, once equipped, the combo wins outright with exactly 11 total mana in play.

Helm of the Host Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.60, down 15.6% over 7 days, down 12.2% over 30 days, down 10.5% over 90 days.

Helm of the Host Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Helm of the Host

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Helm of the Host in Sealed Products

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Helm of the Host Printings & Prices

Helm of the Host has 10 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including extended art, serialized, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

MSC set symbol, RareMSC #200
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DOM set symbol, RareDOM #217
BLC set symbol, RareBLC #276
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #DOM-217
BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #19
Retro Frame
MSC set symbol, RareMSC #437
Extended Art
PDOM set symbol, RarePDOM #217p
Promo Pack
BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #82
Retro Frame
PDOM set symbol, RarePDOM #217s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #82z
SerializedRetro Frame

Sell Helm of the Host: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncBRR #82Foil
Card KingdomBRR #82Foil
CoolStuffIncBRR #19Foil
CoolStuffIncDOM #217Foil
Card KingdomPDOM #217sFoil
Card KingdomBRR #19Foil
CoolStuffIncBRR #82Nonfoil
Card KingdomDOM #217Foil
Card KingdomPDOM #217pFoil
Card KingdomBRR #82Nonfoil

Helm of the Host Rules Text & Legality

Helm of the Host

At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a token that's a copy of equipped creature, except the token isn't legendary. That token gains haste.

Equip {5}

T'Challa summoned the legions of Panthers past, and the dead rallied to their now and forever king.

Helm of the Host is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Helm of the Host Rulings

  • Apr 27, 2018

    Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this creature] enters the battlefield" or "[this creature] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the chosen creature will also work.

  • Apr 27, 2018

    If the copied creature has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

  • Apr 27, 2018

    If the copied creature is a token, the token that's created copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created that token.

  • Apr 27, 2018

    If the copied creature is copying something else (for example, if the copied creature is a Clone), then the token enters the battlefield as whatever that creature copied.

  • Apr 27, 2018

    If the equipped creature leaves the battlefield before the triggered ability of Helm of the Host resolves, or if there is no equipped creature, no token is created. However, if Helm of the Host leaves the battlefield while its triggered ability is on the stack, a token will be created of the creature it last equipped. If that creature has also left the battlefield, its last known information is used to determine what the token looks like.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Helm of the Host has been reprinted 12 times.

  • Apr 27, 2018DOM set symbol, RareDominariaDOM #217
  • Apr 27, 2018PDOM set symbol, RareDominaria Promos · Promo PackPDOM #217p
  • Apr 27, 2018PDOM set symbol, RareDominaria Promos · Promo Pack, foilPDOM #217p
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #DOM-217
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · Serialized, foilBRR #82z
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #82
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #19
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #19
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #82
  • Aug 2, 2024BLC set symbol, RareBloomburrow CommanderBLC #276

Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.

Helm of the Host in Commander

Helm of the Host is the #392 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.

#392 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1 in 30 days

Helm of the Host FAQ

How much is Helm of the Host worth?

Helm of the Host is worth about $4.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Helm of the Host legal in Commander?

Yes. Helm of the Host is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Helm of the Host been reprinted?

Yes. Helm of the Host has been reprinted 12 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Helm of the Host cheap?

Helm of the Host trades at about $4.60; 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Helm of the Host?

Cards that fill a similar role include Blade of Selves, Followed Footsteps, Mimic Vat.

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